Accomplished through the “Iskolar ni Manang Imee” technical-vocational scholarship program, the “tech-voc roadmap” of the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) produced a total of 295 graduates for this quarter of 2017. Though launched in 2012 by Governor Imee R. Marcos, the “Iskolar” program only began including tech-voc courses in 2015. As of the second […]
Sen. Gatchalian urges support on Competitive Energy Procurement
LAOAG CITY, April 25 (PIA) – As the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian laid down the intention of the legislators on a reasonable power procurement through the Competitive Selection Process (CSP). This is the highlight in the training-workshop named as Continuing Regulatory Education for Stakeholders (CREST) for North Luzon last […]
Job experience awaits Ilocano nurses, students this summer
Registered nurses and students in Ilocos Norte have the opportunity to gain work experience and earn an income through the Provincial Government’s “Saguip Nars” and summer job programs. Both programs are headed by the Public Employment and Service Office (PESO) at the western wing of the Provincial Capitol, Laoag City. “Saguip Nars,” launched in November […]
Prov’l gov’ts of Ilocos Norte, Shandong sign action plan for friendly coop
Ilocos Norte Governor Imee R. Marcos and Shandong Vice Governor Wang Junmin signed the Action Plan for Friendly Cooperation between their provinces on April 3, ensuring continuity of partnership for developmental growth. Shandong is a province on the west coast of China, known for being a top food producer, and an industry leader in food, […]
Medina is RDC-1’s new Chairperson
After six years of having no RDC Chairperson for Region 1, finally the Office of the President, with Pres. Rodrigo Duterte appointed Mayor Juan Carlos Sison Medina of Vigan, Ilocos Sur as the RDC-1 Chairperson. Mayor Medina was among the nominees for the position submitted to the office of the President during the RDC Reorganization […]
PGIN to partner with nat’l agencies, upgrade Currimao port for cruise ship industry
Governor Imee R. Marcos said that the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN), the Department of Tourism (DOT), and the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) will be partnering to improve the Port of Currimao, Ilocos Norte, at the onset of cruise ship arrivals. She shared this in a press conference inside Star Cruises’ Superstar Virgo, which […]
Luxury cruise line to boost Ilocos Norte’s tourism economy
Governor Imee R. Marcos welcomed last March 20 the maiden arrival of Star Cruises’ Superstar Virgo, a Hong Kong-owned luxury cruise ship, to the Port of Currimao, Ilocos Norte. “We are honored by this auspicious occasion,” she said, “I’m thrilled to have this opportunity and certainly hopeful that you will be open and patient with […]
Tri Ilocos Norte “Tinman” to boost sports tourism
Around 185 triathletes took part in the fifth Tri-Ilocos Norte last March 18, organized by TriSports Solutions Inc.(TSI), Tri North (an Ilocos Norte-based triathlon club) and the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN). The triathlon was first held in 2013, to build up the province in terms of “sports tourism” to the rest of the […]
“Taray ni Ayat” to raise funds for future youth development programs
The Ilocos Norte Youth and Development Office (INYDO), formerly SIRIB, will be holding the “Taray ni Ayat” fun run on February 18 to promote community involvement and participation among the youth. Mr. Weenter Ventura, Executive Director of INYDO and communications manager of the Sirib Ilokano Kabataan Association (SIKA) said that the activity came from Sirib […]
Region 1 economy still in good shape
“We are optimistic that the region’s economy will continue to grow and surpass its previous performance as we integrate into the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) and take advantage of the opportunities being brought about by the Duterte administration,” said Dir. Nestor G. Rillon of NEDA Regional Office 1 during the GRDP News Conference held at […]
